Dubai ranked as the world’s most Instagrammable destination for 2026, while Burj Khalifa topped landmark rankings with more than 10 million tagged social media posts and 1.1 million monthly searches, according to a new global study by PlayersTime.
The National Travel Operator – Visit Oman has become a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), marking a milestone in advancing Oman’s position within the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
TBO, a B2B travel distribution platform, has renewed its collaboration with Vervotech to integrate advanced hotel mapping capabilities, reinforcing a previously established partnership between the two companies.
Specialised co-sourcing is gaining traction in the travel industry amid cost, talent, and geopolitical pressures. According to 24/7 Travel Partner Desk, it can cut operational costs by 40–50%, and up to 70% in high-cost markets like the US and Northern Europe.
Amadeus, a travel technology company, reported Q1 2026 revenue growth of 3.1% (7.9% constant currency). Adjusted EBIT increased 6.6%, and diluted EPS rose 8.8%. Free cash flow reached €273.6 million ($323 million), up 4.5% year-on-year, reflecting continued financial performance improvement.
Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, has officially launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first application from Saudi Arabia to offer its consumer services through this global AI interface by OpenAI.
A temporary ceasefire in the Iran conflict has brought a visible sense of relief to the Gulf travel industry after weeks of disruption that affected flights, hotel bookings and regional travel confidence.
Wego, an online travel marketplace in Mena, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) to enhance how travellers across the Mena region discover, explore, and plan trips to Türkiye.
Direct Travel has expanded its Avenir platform across Energy, Marine, and Mining divisions via ATPI, offering a unified global model for executive and project travel that complements existing specialist workforce and logistics solutions.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global passenger demand in March rose 2.1%, while capacity fell 1.7%, lifting load factor to 83.6%. International demand dipped 0.6% amid a 60.8% Middle East traffic drop.
